There must be the ability to have special bipartisan investigations. Our system is built on checks and balances and will collapse without them. The Framers were clear and adamant regarding the need to have processes that ensure fair investigations of anyone. No one is above being investigated

I have been disgusted by the ongoing push for more presidential executive powers that has been occurring for several administrations.

“Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. ... Most people can bear adversity; but if you wish to know what a man really is give him power. “ Robert G. Ingersoll (1883, speaking of Lincoln)

I have kind of always lived by a Jerry Garcia quote/description regarding power I read back in high school when he and the band had gotten very popular. When asked about running for politics Garcia said in an interview - "I have no desire for power or ever being a leader, but I sure as hell don't want to be a follower either.